Guardians' shock MLB gambling investigation gives team ‘no choice’ but to push on … PHOENIX — They no longer have lockers in the Cleveland Guardians clubhouse.  —  There are no jerseys or equipment to be found.  —  There's no sign they even played for the Guardians.

Phillies ace Zack Wheeler needs additional surgery, is out for the rest of the season  —  PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler's season is over.  —  Wheeler was diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome and will require additional surgery that's expected to sideline him for six …

Aaron Judge throws to bases; return to right field still TBD  —  NEW YORK — Aaron Judge took another step forward in his recovery from a flexor strain in his right arm when he threw to bases at Yankee Stadium for the first time since the injury one month ago.

Mets hit 6 homers to support a strong start from Holmes in 9-2 win over Braves  —  ATLANTA — Jeff McNeil and Mark Vientos each hit two of New York's six home runs to back a steady pitching performance by Clay Holmes as the Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 9-2 on Saturday night.

Cal Raleigh hits 48th, 49th HRs to set MLB record for catchers  —  SEATTLE — Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh hit his major league-leading 48th and 49th home runs in Sunday's 11-4 win over the Athletics, setting a single-season record for catchers and passing Salvador Perez's total with the Kansas City Royals in 2021.

Athletics at Mariners Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, stats for August 22  —  It's Friday, August 22 and the Athletics (59-70) are in Seattle to take on the Mariners (68-60).  Luis Morales is slated to take the mound for Oakland against Bryan Woo for Seattle.

Sources: O's sign Samuel Basallo to 8-year, $67M extension  —  The Baltimore Orioles have signed catcher Samuel Basallo to an eight-year extension, the team announced Friday, locking up one of the top prospects in baseball less than a week after his major league debut.

Jen Pawol, MLB's first female umpire, back in big leagues working Pirates-Rockies series  —  PITTSBURGH — Jen Pawol is back in the big leagues.  —  Pawol, who made history this month when she became the first female umpire to work a Major League Baseball game, is part of the crew working …

Astros sign veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel, a nine-time All-Star  —  BALTIMORE — The Houston Astros have signed Craig Kimbrel to a major league contract, and the veteran reliever reported to the team in Baltimore on Friday.  —  The 37-year-old Kimbrel posted a 5.33 ERA with the Orioles last year before being released in September.